with a laptop and hundreds of trance MP3 singles in my hand, and if all i want is to create a couple of mix albums, should i just settle with DJ software like Traktor or Virtual Turntables, then see if DJ-ing is really my cup of tea?

and assuming that i do want to get into this scene, is it a good idea to start practicing with stanton's Final Scratch (considering i already have about 1,000 singles)?

play around with the virutal programs, and if you like it, start buying vinyl now
then as you get some, get all cozy with a friend who has turntables and start practicing
then save up for your own setup

that's what i did, and it seems to be working

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ahh, thanks for saving me from spending another $1,000.

Yeah, I started out with traktor/bpm studio etc, got a feel for mixing with an external mixer, got to liking it, and recently bought a CD setup. I love it. And adjusting to the controls was a real breeze, particularly after using BPM Studio.

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heh, i'd LOVE to control traktor with an external mixer! practiced a bit with traktor this morning, felt great.

Well, you don't actually control traktor, you just use the mixer to mix the output from your soundcards.

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heh the way i started out was buying turntables + mixer just to try it! I hadn't touch any turntable before that or any software. But luckily, I end up liking it.

I know some people who played with Traktor and ended up NOT liking turntables in the end because it's a little different. It all comes down to whether or not you have the patience to do either. For example, I dont have the patience to play with Traktor. I think it sucks vs. touching the vinyl, but that's just my opinion.

The best 100% sure bet AFTER using Traktor and BEFORE buying turntables is to try a friend's or a store's set of turntables. You should be 100% sure that you want to spend 500-1000$ for direct drive Turntables + more for the mixer AND not have any regrets. This is what I tell to all the people I know who ask me about turntablism.

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Listen to Xquisite , that's some good advice right there

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yeah I started on traktor too . But then I just couldnt take the PC-DJ name anymore! so I switched to vinyl, and spent ~$1,500 on records, tt, needles, mixer and learned on my own, I have no regrets at all, and IM LOVING IT!!

I can't believe you people....how can you save enough money to buy TTs or records...I can hardly pay my phone bill and I'm going crazy....mean it...There's got to be a way to save some money.

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quit smoking pot.

it worked for me!

Well thanx a lot JohnSmith...really ...but the thing is that I don't smoke?????

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